Timing is crucial in reinforcing behavior from "summary" of Don't Shoot the Dog! by Karen Pryor
Timing is crucial in reinforcing behavior. The moment the desired behavior occurs, the reinforcement must be applied. This is because the animal needs to make the connection between its action and the consequence. If the reinforcement is delayed, the animal may not associate it with the behavior, leading to confusion. Immediate reinforcement is also important because it helps strengthen the neural pathways in the brain associated with the behavior. The more closely the reinforcement follows the behavior, the stronger these connections become. This is why timing is so critical - it can make or break the training process.
For example, if you are teaching a dog to sit and you reward him five minutes after he sits, he may not understand what he is being rew...
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